Or "Blair " as it is known locally, sits with its sister
community Rattray on the banks of the River Ericht, a major
tributary of the River Tay. The Ericht is considered to
have outstanding salmon fishing but there is much more than
salmon here. History, sporting activities and natural heritage
are among just some of the area's attractions.
By
the riverside you will find Cargill's Visitor Centre, a
converted corn mill. On the opposite bank a former jute
and flax mill, Keathbank Mill, has been transformed into
a heraldic museum housing Scotland's largest water wheel.
Blairgowrie also has its own Genealogy Centre, popular with
overseas visitors hoping to trace their ancestors.
In
nearby Coupar Angus you can visit the ruins of Coupar Abbey,
founded in 1164 or visit the Tolbooth Tower, which was once
a prison.
In Meigle, 8 miles south east of Blairgowrie, you can visit
a truly unique collection of sculpted stones of the Celtic
Christian period. The 25 stones on display were excavated
from the local churchyard and now represent the largest
collection of their kind in existence. With two superb antique
centres in the village, meigle and its surrounding area
is a favourite with antique collectors.
Beyond Meigle is the village of Glamis. Here you will discover
Glamis Castle, the childhood home to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
the Queen Mother. This famous castle with fairytale turrets
and beautiful gardens has been a royal residence since the
14th century. While in Glamis you can spend the afternoon
at the Angus Folk Museum.
The
historic burgh of Alyth lies at the foot of Glenisla and
has links with Arthurian Legends. On nearby Barry Hill stands
the vitrified fort in which Mordred is said to have kept
King Arthur's Queen Guinevere captive.
The "Blair" area has activities and attractions to numerous
to mention. There are four golf courses, excellent angling,
and great walks.
